This morning, some health workers paralyzed their activities at Maputo Central Hospital (HCM), the largest health unit in the country, demanding the payment of the 13th civil service salary.

The announcement of the suspension of activities in state sectors from today was made on Friday.

An HCM employee, quoted by the STV, acknowledged that at the time of the strike, the right thing to do was to be at work, but said that they cannot remain oblivious to what is happening in other sectors of the civil service.

Another employee called on those responsible for paying the salaries to do so, as this is the employees' right.

In addition to the thirteenth salary, the workers are demanding the payment of shift and risk allowances, which are overdue. They are also denouncing the lack of essential foodstuffs and medicines to guarantee the quality of medical care for patients.

Despite the circumstances, at least patient care at the HCM went as smoothly as possible.